Fostering 21st Century Skills of Adult Learners Via Authoring Tools: A Case from Türkiye

  • Authors

    • özge kutlu demir Department of English Language Teaching, Faculty of Education, Mersin University- Mersin/ Türkiye
    • hasan bedir Department of English Language Teaching, Faculty of Education, Çukurova University-Adana/ Türkiye
    https://doi.org/10.14419/7agr8339

    Received date: July 2, 2025

    Accepted date: August 14, 2025

    Published date: August 26, 2025

  • 21st Century Skills; Authoring Tools; Adult Education; Language Classrooms

  • Abstract

    Throughout recent decades, the bonds between technology and classrooms have become stronger day by day. In such a setting, various ‎language classrooms all over the world have started to utilize technological tools. Authoring tools that allow students to create content are ‎among these tools, and they are commonly used in many settings. Hence, the present study aims to understand the perceptions of ‎English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners regarding the use of authoring tools in developing 21st-century (C21) skills. Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews and minute papers from 33 university students over the course of an academic term. Findings point ‎out that most participants perceived significant gains in communication, collaboration, creativity, and presentation skills. However, ‎the development of critical thinking was less frequently acknowledged. Thematic analysis highlights that the integration of authoring tools in ‎project-based tasks not only backed up language skill acquisition but also increased learners' confidence and engagement in the classroom. ‎Such a sample procedure might also be utilized in other disciplines like STEM, engineering, or other fields of education.

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    kutlu demir, özge, & bedir, hasan. (2025). Fostering 21st Century Skills of Adult Learners Via Authoring Tools: A Case from Türkiye. International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 14(4), 661-665. https://doi.org/10.14419/7agr8339